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« on: December 15, 2013, 12:29:24 PM » |
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anyone have experience converting the analog speedometer and tach to digital. thinking of converting to a digital all in one gauge.
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
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« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2013, 04:56:25 PM » |
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What model Valkyrie do you have, sounds like it's not the I/S. In that case, you'll have to change the speedo pickup at the front wheel to the I/S pickup which operates on an elec. pulse. Easy to do; one screw to remove and install, uses the same sender running off the wheel. Then most likely you'll have to run the output of the pickup through a correction box called a SpeedoHealer(about $110). From there, you run that output to the speedometer input side. It will correct the pickup output to make the speedometer read correctly. As for the tach, that's fairly simple. Usually all that's needed is attach the input lead to one side of one of your coils. You'll need a ground and 12v power for lighting, etc., but the rpm readout should be fairly easy to accomplish. Just don't try to adapt the OEM connection in trying to make it work with the new tach. Doesn't work that way on these bikes. The SpeedoHealer is easy to set. You determine how fast you're going by using either a GPS or another vehicle, and at the same time note what the speed is on the new unit. Go back and enter those two figures in the table on their website and it tells you what to set the Healer on for correction. Here's the link: http://www.healtech-electronics.com/As an aside, the gauges in this link are what I've been mulling over. It gives me everything I already have, but with less clutter. I'd have to pull the fuel sender and modify it to work with the automotive gauge but that's not a huge issue. I think they would look kinda neat in place of the two large gauges we now have; speedo and tach. http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=726/category_id=664/home_id=-1/mode=prod/prd726.htm |
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« Last Edit: December 15, 2013, 05:06:20 PM by John Schmidt »
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HondaTech1987
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« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2013, 09:34:34 PM » |
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Man those Dakota Digital gauges are amazing, but dang they have a heck of a price tag with em' too.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2013, 09:50:39 PM » |
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After a lifetime of reading analog gauges and watches, I cannot use digital.
Well, I can, but one look at analog and I instantly know what I have.... looking at a number, my mind has to convert that to meaningful info. Threw away a nice digi watch. I will not buy a vehicle with digital dash either, at least not the speedo and tach.
I figure if I want fancier lites in my analog dash, I just change the bulb color.
Resist the Borg. LOL
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« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2013, 04:42:23 AM » |
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After a lifetime of reading analog gauges and watches, I cannot use digital.
Well, I can, but one look at analog and I instantly know what I have.... looking at a number, my mind has to convert that to meaningful info. Threw away a nice digi watch. I will not buy a vehicle with digital dash either, at least not the speedo and tach.
I figure if I want fancier lites in my analog dash, I just change the bulb color.
Resist the Borg. LOL
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indybobm
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« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2013, 05:48:53 AM » |
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As an aside, the gauges in this link are what I've been mulling over. It gives me everything I already have, but with less clutter. I'd have to pull the fuel sender and modify it to work with the automotive gauge but that's not a huge issue. I think they would look kinda neat in place of the two large gauges we now have; speedo and tach.
Those gauges are beautiful. They are pricey, but if you consider the cost of replacing the stock tach and speedo, it is not too bad. What would you use for back shells? If you buy and install them, I hope you do a writeup on the installation with pictures. Hope your Santa is richer than mine? |
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So many roads, so little time
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2013, 08:19:31 AM » |
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Indybobm, it won't come from my Santa, that's for sure. At least not until I get my GL1200 project up and running and all the associated parts out of the garage. It bugs the dickens out of her that her little car sits in the driveway instead of the garage.  If'n I win the Mega Millions lotto tonight....maybe I'll invest in those gauges. Either that or buy some new tires for the Highlander. |
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« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2013, 08:30:24 AM » |
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If you win the lottery you could get her a carport !
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2013, 11:23:33 AM » |
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As an aside, the gauges in this link are what I've been mulling over. It gives me everything I already have, but with less clutter. I'd have to pull the fuel sender and modify it to work with the automotive gauge but that's not a huge issue. I think they would look kinda neat in place of the two large gauges we now have; speedo and tach.
Those gauges are beautiful. They are pricey, but if you consider the cost of replacing the stock tach and speedo, it is not too bad. What would you use for back shells? If you buy and install them, I hope you do a writeup on the installation with pictures. Hope your Santa is richer than mine? John, get her one of these for Christmas. I have no garage and my car/truck sit under one of them year round, unless I'm driving. Just right for retired folk. The mirror pockets ensure it cannot blow off in any weather, and last a good number of years. Such a gift may make her feel better about your hogging the garage with your lunatic projects. LOL http://www.autoanything.com/car-covers/60A1012A0A0.aspx |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2013, 06:33:37 PM » |
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Jess, you know what she'd do, she would tell me to get one for the bike and move it outside. Oh well, keeps life interesting around here. |
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